How To Harvest Lavender Flower?
You will need to begin harvesting the Lavender just prior to the flower buds fully opening and when they are of good color. See the harvest picture above. You can simply cut the stems, leaving them long. Lay the stems spread out or bundle them in small bundles and hang upside down to keep the tops straight. Your intended use also plays a role in just when you start to harvest Lavender flowers. See the different developmental stages of Lavender Flower blooms to learn when to harvest Lavender for drying. Harvest your Lavender flower on a dry day after the morning dew has evaporated from your plants. Harvesting the Lavender Flower buds is simple as they can be stripped from the stalks using your fingers. Strip the flower buds into a container and then spread out on a cookie sheet to dry for a week. Periodically mix or stir the contents on the sheet to separate the buds and allow for consistent drying. These Lavender buds are perfect for making Lavender sachets. Store dried buds away from